Supplier Quality Engineer

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Banbridge is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality and delivery against predefined criteria. You will ensure materials and plant from approved suppliers meet required quality standards and are delivered on time, collaborating closely with the Head of Procurement.

The role involves auditing suppliers, coordinating corrective actions, and maintaining quality documentation across major projects, with hours Mon-Thu 8am-5pm and Fri 8am-3pm at head

Qualifications

• Supplier quality assessment and auditing practices.
• Strong supplier relationship management and communication.
• Experience with corrective actions and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and audit suppliers to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery against requirements.
• Lead supplier approval programs and maintain quality records and reports.

Job description

Application Deadline

2 October 2026

Department

Procurement

Location

Alternative Heat Head Office

Team Overview

The Procurement team manages the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services essential to project delivery. By building strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive terms, and ensuring timely delivery, the department supports cost control and project schedules. Their proactive approach helps maintain quality standards while optimising value and reducing supply chain risks across all projects.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to work closely with our key suppliers, assessing their product quality & overall delivery against predefined criteria for all major projects. The primary role will involve ensuring that all materials and plant from the approved supplier list are delivered on time & to the required quality standard.

Job Details

• Job Title | Supplier Quality Engineer
• Location | Head Office, Banbridge
• Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
• Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
• Responsible to | Head of Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and assuring supplier quality by evaluating and auditing suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The role involves monitoring supplier performance and delivery, managing corrective actions, reviewing and improving manufacturing processes, implementing supplier approval programs, conducting quality tests, and maintaining accurate documentation and reports to communicate quality outcomes.